Goals are funny things. If they are not set right they are not achieved. Goals have to be reviewed periodically and changed to fit what you are capable of. For instance, her is what I learned about my writing style.
1. keep writing. Set a time aside each day and write and do not stop.
Re evaluated after I felt I did not need a required time.
Presently, I have a goal to write 2,000 words a day.
This is what works for me, for now. Beginning with writing 2,000 words a day would not have worked in the beginning. Everybody is different. I am at 20,000 words!
What works for you?
1. keep writing. Set a time aside each day and write and do not stop.
Re evaluated after I felt I did not need a required time.
Presently, I have a goal to write 2,000 words a day.
This is what works for me, for now. Beginning with writing 2,000 words a day would not have worked in the beginning. Everybody is different. I am at 20,000 words!
What works for you?
Good morning all,
ReplyDeleteI don't really set a daily goal for myself. I just want to do something every day to improve my novel. I even include reading writing articles or learning something new about related topics (ie. punctuation). I am currently around 17,000 typed words. I first write my words down first with pencil and paper, then type them into the computer at some point. I also wrote a short poem and entered it into a publisher's contest for new, unpublished authors. I think any writing counts. Thanks Jessica for this blog and your encouragement. Call me sometime, have lots to share from the last SCBWI schmooze. Lee in NM
Lee, so nice to hear from you. We are on our way to Indiana now. Miss the meeting and catching up with you. Chat when we get back! I like your goal, as long as you do something for the day! Keep writing!
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